Are Pringles High In Syns? - Our Guide!

If you are one of those people who like to have snacks on hand throughout the day, you might be wondering if crisps like pringles are syn friendly or not?

Pringles in particular have 8 syns for 30g, the majority of their flavours have the same syn value, making them very high in syns so should only be eaten in moderation.

In our guide below we will discuss why pringles are high in syns, syn values of pringles as well as some low syn alternatives for when you feel like snacking.

Why Are Pringles High In Syns?

At 8 syns for 30g, an average serving of pringles takes well over half of your daily syn allowance making it high in syns. This is because despite their small size pringles are deep-fried potatoes which means they are high in fat a 30g serving of pringles has around 9g of fat, which is where most of the syns and calories come from.

This doesn't mean you can't enjoy the occasional pringles, but we would recommend weighing out your portion in order to stay on track with your syns.

Syn Values Of Pringles

Pringles come in a wide range of flavours and serving sizes, to help you out we've listed the crisps down below with their syn values.

• Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Sharing Crisps 200g - 8 syns.
• Pringles Original Sharing Crisps 200g - 8 syns.
• Pringles Salt & Vinegar Sharing Crisps 200g - 8 syns.
• Pringles Texas BBQ Sauce Flavour Sharing Crisps 200g - 8 syns.
• Pringles Prawn Cocktail Flavour Sharing Crisps 200g - 8 syns.
• Pringles Paprika Sharing Crisps 200g - 8 syns.
• Pringles Cheese & Onion Sharing Crisps 200g - 8 syns.
• Pringles Sizzl'N Kickin' Sour Cream Sharing Crisps 180g - 8 syns.
• Pringles Sizzl'N Cheese & Chilli Flavour Crisps 180g - 8 syns.
• Pringles Smokey Bacon Flavour Sharing Crisps 200g - 8 syns.
• Pringles Sizzl'n Spicy BBQ Flavour Sharing Crisps 180g - 8 syns.
• Pringles Sizzling Spicy Chorizo Flavour Sharing Crisps 180g - 8 syns.
• Pringles Tortilla Nacho Cheese Chips, 160g - 8 syns.
• Pringles Dinner Party Edition Honey Glazed Ham Flavour Crisps 200g - 8 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Pringles

If you find pringles to be too high in syns you might be looking for some low syn alternatives, we've listed a few similar low syn snack options below.

• Lay's Sour Cream & Onion Stax 156g - 7 syns.
• Doritos Stax Sour Cream & Onion Sharing Snacks 170g - 8 syns.
• Doritos Stax Flaming Chicken Wings Flavour Corn Chips 170g - 8 syns.
• Mister Potato Crisps Barbecue 160g - 7.5 syns.
• Mister Potato Crisps Original 160g - 7.5 syns.
• Doritos Stax Smoky BBQ Ribs Sharing Snacks 170g - 8 syns.
• Walkers Stax Original Sharing Snacks 170g - 8 syns.
• Walkers Stax Paprika Sharing Snacks 170g - 8 syns.
• Aldi Snackrite Original Pringles Style Potato Snacks 165g - 6 syns a serving.
• Walkers Stax Sour Cream & Onion Sharing Snacks 170g - 8 syns.
• Doritos Stax Ultimate Cheese Sharing Snacks Special Offer 170g - 8 syns.
• Doritos Stax Cheese & Jalapeno Sharing Snacks 170g - 8 syns.
• Mister Potato Crisps Hot & Spicy 160g - 7.5 syns.
• Mister Potato Crisps Sour Cream & Onion 160g - 7.5 syns.

Final Words

Overall, pringles are very high in syns, having 8 syns for a 30g serving which is over half of your daily syn allowance, this is because the potato crisps are deep-fried which gives them a high amount of fat.

To save syns we recommend having a small serving size to stay on track with your syns or switching to a low syn alternative from our list above.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are syn values calculated?

Syn values are calculated using a formula based on calories, saturated fat and sugar content per serving. They’re not the same as calories — a product can be low in calories but higher in syns if it’s high in sugar or fat. Always check the official Slimming World app for the most accurate and up-to-date syn values.

Do syn values change?

Yes. When manufacturers reformulate their products, the syn value can go up or down. This is why we recommend double-checking with the Slimming World app or your consultant, especially if a product’s packaging has changed recently.

How many syns should I have per day?

Most Slimming World members work with 5 to 15 syns per day. Your consultant will advise on the right amount for you. The key is to use your syns on the things you enjoy most — whether that’s a chocolate bar, a glass of wine, or a packet of crisps.